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Personally I use Remington Oil. Wipe it on and wipe it off mostly. Has protectants that prevent future rust too. It's for guns, but they are just iron machines that rust. I use it instead of WD 40 to fix everything rusty or squeaky.

The rust discoloration may require steel wool or sandpaper to remove. Apply some fresh oil after to form a protective coat.